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April 4, 2025
Food allergies are on the rise. For kids with less severe peanut allergies, one potential treatment could be found in the grocery aisle. Plus, what happens when AI moves beyond convincing chatbots and custom image generators to something that matches—or outperforms—humans? And, several companies are competing for NASA contracts to build commercial space stations.
7:48
Tracking Killer Tornadoes
The massive tornado that struck Oklahoma this week was the product of specific atmospheric conditions—and bad luck.
26:14
Tackling New Tech in the Golden Years
How, and why, have some older people overcome the challenges of learning new technology?
11:54
Having a Dog May Mean Having Extra Microbes
Houses with dogs had more types of bacteria, say researchers who surveyed surfaces in 40 homes.
25:53
When Great Scientists Got It Wrong
In Brilliant Blunders, Mario Livio explores colossal errors by science’s greatest minds.
20:37
Resetting the Theory of Time
Physicist Lee Smolin explains his theory of time, and why the future of physics depends on it.
6:02
Desktop Diaries: Daniel Kahneman
A visit with psychologist Daniel Kahneman, who won the Nobel Prize in economic sciences in 2002.
20:36
Insects May Be the Taste of the Next Generation, Report Says
Can entomophagy, the eating of insects, help improve the world’s food resources?
20:07
Researchers Report Cloning Advance for Producing Stem Cells
Through cloning techniques, researchers created a source of embryonic stem cells genetically identical to a patient.
18:12
The Myth Of Multitasking
Psychologist Clifford Nass says multitasking may be killing our concentration and creativity.
23:10
Microexpressions: More Than Meets the Eye
By studying split-second facial expressions, psychologists hope to uncover hidden emotional cues.